2331 CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS

2331 CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS

UNIT GROUP 2331 CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS
CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS design and prepare specifications for chemical process systems and the construction and operation of commercial-scale chemical plants, supervise industrial processing and fabrication of products undergoing physical and chemical change, and investigate the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials and assess and develop their engineering and commercial applications.

Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

preparing designs for chemical process systems and planning control systems for processes such as those used to remove and separate components, effect chemical changes, test and evaluate fuels, transfer heat, and control the storing and handling of solids, liquids and gases

monitoring the operation and maintenance of equipment to achieve maximum efficiency under safe operating conditions

ensuring correct materials and equipment are used and that they conform to specifications

reviewing plans for new products and submitting material selection recommendations in accordance with design specifications and factors such as strength, weight and cost

planning and implementing laboratory operations to develop new materials and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfil production cost and performance standards

conferring with producers of materials, such as metals, ceramics, polymers, cements and elastomers, during the investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications

reviewing product failure data and implementing laboratory tests to establish or reject possible causes, and advising on ways to overcome any problems

Occupations:

233111 Chemical Engineer
233112 Materials Engineer

233111 CHEMICAL ENGINEER
Designs and prepares specifications for chemical process systems and the construction and operation of commercial-scale chemical plants, and supervises industrial processing and fabrication of products undergoing physical and chemical changes. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

233112 MATERIALS ENGINEER
Investigates the properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials and assesses and develops their engineering and commercial applications. Registration or licensing may be required.